Is Shadow Empire co-op?

Yes, Shadow Empire supports co-op.

Does Shadow Empire have PvP?

Yes, Shadow Empire has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Shadow Empire to play together?

Yes. Shadow Empire is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Shadow Empire?

About 99 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Shadow Empire have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Shadow Empire with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC.

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Is Shadow Empire multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Shadow Empire is a turn-based & grand strategy game released in 2020, 87% positive on Steam (1,471 reviews), with 99 playing right now. $39.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooStrategy · Turn-based & grand strategy

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the…

How Shadow Empire plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X, RPG, Wargame, Turn-Based Strategy, Hex Grid, Sci-fi

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Quick answers

Is Shadow Empire co-op?: Yes, Shadow Empire supports co-op.
Does Shadow Empire have PvP?: Yes, Shadow Empire has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Shadow Empire to play together?: Yes. Shadow Empire is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Shadow Empire?: About 99 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Shadow Empire have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Shadow Empire with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass